A dramatically open lace stitch worked in the brushed alpaca yarn creates this gloriously airy cowl. The true beauty of the yarn is displayed in the rows where elongated stitches are crossed over each other.

The unique stitch pattern is written only and supported by videos on the SweaterBabe Blog demonstrating the special techniques involved. Triple yarnovers give the crossed stitches their extra height. Then, on the next row, basic cable twists (done without a cable needle, but could also be done like traditional cables with a cable needle) create the pretty crossed stitches and the resulting open areas between them.

The cowl is worked in rows, then seamed to form a circle.

And only one ball of the brushed alpaca silk blend yarn was needed for this project, making it a great gift knit and stash buster.

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Finished Knit Measurements: Approx 11 ¼" [28.5 cm] height x 26 ½" [67.5 cm] around.

Skill Level: Intermediate 1

Yarn Used: Garnstudio Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% Alpaca/23% Silk; .9 oz/25 g [153 yds/140 m] per ball): 1 ball in color #5 Beige.
Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Approx 17 sts = 4" [10 cm] and 16 rows = 5" [12.5 cm] in lace patt.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A brushed alpaca or mohair yarn that looks like a fingering weight, but knits up like an aran-weight yarn on larger needles due to the brushed fibers. Yarn label suggested gauge: 17 sts = 4" [10 cm] on size 8 [5 mm] needles.

Approximate Total Yardage Required: 153 yds [140 m].

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Knitting Needles Used: Size 8 [5 mm] 16-24" [40-60 cm] circular needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

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